Dr. Olga Ortega M.D.
Family Practitioner
402 Youens Dr Weimar TX, 78962About
Dr. Olga Ortega is a family practitioner practicing in Weimar, TX. Dr. Ortega specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ortega possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Catol De Santiago De Guayaquil, Fac De Med, Guayaquil, Ecuador 1990
Texas A&M University, TX 1998
Universidad CatÛlica de Santiago de Guayaquil Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Fever
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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